Modularized unmanned aerial vehicle logistics same-layer delivery device and delivery method

Abstract

The invention provides a modular unmanned aerial vehicle logistics same-layer delivery device and delivery method, and belongs to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle logistics, and the modular unmanned aerial vehicle logistics same-layer delivery device comprises a carrier, an electric telescopic pull rod and an identification controller. Wherein the bottom of the carrier is rotatably mounted on a windowsill of a building, and the side, facing a window, of the carrier is an open side; an object carrying table for logistics delivery of the unmanned aerial vehicle is arranged in the open side of the object carrying frame; the electric telescopic pull rod is connected to the carrier in a pulling mode to form two states that the carrier rotates to be close to or away from the window. And the identification controller is used for identifying information of the delivery bag and at least controlling the electric telescopic pull rod. Information interaction is carried out between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the identification controller, then the identification controller opens the carrier through the electric telescopic pull rod, after the unmanned aerial vehicle carries out express delivery, the carrier is closed, the unmanned closed-loop express delivery process is achieved, and compared with traditional manual pick-up efficiency, the efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of drone logistics, and in particular relates to a modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device and a delivery method. Background Art

[0002] Drone delivery has already found numerous practical applications in today's society. For example, express delivery addresses accessibility issues in remote areas and improves the timeliness of fresh food delivery. Blood and medicine delivery improves delivery efficiency, allowing patients to receive timely assistance. The widespread use of drones in logistics scenarios can significantly improve people's lives, freeing up significant road resources, reducing urban space occupied by logistics sorting, and significantly increasing logistics efficiency. Existing drone delivery scenarios primarily involve ground or rooftop delivery, which still requires a certain amount of human transportation from the delivery point to the user. This has prompted research teams both domestically and internationally to consider improved technical solutions to further achieve same-floor drone delivery. Existing technologies generally focus on vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and platform take-off and landing (PLL) technologies.

[0003] Vertical take-off and landing technology is a take-off and landing technology equipped with fixed-wing drones. By installing a bracket, the drone can land vertically and hang outside the window. Customers can open the delivery cabin to pick up and deliver items.

[0004] The platform take-off and landing technology is achieved through the drone + unmanned vehicle system. Imagine a residence equipped with a drone helipad, which uses an open balcony to meet the drone's take-off and landing requirements.

[0005] However, both of the above-mentioned common existing technologies have difficulties in promotion. The vertical take-off and landing technology has weak compatibility with drones. The drones are highly associated with the parking brackets and are not very adaptable. After docking, the user needs to complete the operation of picking up the express before taking off again. The drone takes a long time and is not efficient. As for the platform take-off and landing type, due to the limitation of the overhang distance of the building structure, the drone take-off and landing platform is too close to the building, which requires too high a navigation accuracy of the drone. In addition, a certain safety distance must be maintained between the drone and the building, resulting in the problem of low safety in the existing technology due to the overhang distance of the platform. Products based on open balconies are difficult to promote in areas with more enclosed balconies. Due to the difficulty of the overhang structure, it is difficult to modify and implement it on existing buildings. In the period when the construction market is moving towards inventory, it is difficult to promote it on a large scale and the adaptability to buildings is low.

[0006] So how to realize the modular installation of drone logistics on existing buildings, truly realize unmanned transportation, and improve the efficiency of unmanned logistics transportation is a problem that needs to be solved urgently by the present invention.

[0007] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background technology section of the invention is only intended to deepen the understanding of the general background technology of the invention, and should not be regarded as an admission or any form of implication that the information constitutes prior art already known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0008] One purpose of the present invention is to provide a delivery device that is easy to modularize and install and improves logistics efficiency; The second object of the present invention is to provide a delivery method that is convenient for modular installation and improves logistics efficiency; To achieve one of the above objectives, the present invention first provides a modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device, comprising: A carrier, wherein the bottom of the carrier is rotatably mounted on a windowsill of a building, and the side of the carrier facing the window is an open side; the carrier is provided with a loading platform for drone logistics delivery within the open side; An electric telescopic pull rod, the electric telescopic pull rod is connected to the carrier, forming two states of the carrier: rotating toward or away from the window; An identification controller is used to identify the delivery package information and at least control the electric telescopic pull rod.

[0009] Preferably, the loading rack includes a structural frame, a mounting support and a rain-proof trough, the mounting support is mounted on the windowsill, the structural frame is rotatably mounted on the mounting support, the electric telescopic pull rod is connected to the structural frame, the loading platform is arranged on the structural frame, and the rain-proof trough is arranged on the building and at least blocks the top of the structural frame.

[0010] Preferably, the structural frame is a U-shaped structural frame, the bottom of which is mounted on the mounting support; when the U-shaped structural frame rotates close to the window, the top of the U-shaped structural frame is covered by the rain shielding groove.

[0011] Preferably, the identification controller is arranged in the rain-proof groove and has at least one identification end arranged on the outside; the electric telescopic pull rod is connected between the rain-proof groove and the structural frame.

[0012] Preferably, the loading platform is flipably mounted on the loading rack via a first motor; the first motor is controlled by communication with the identification controller.

[0013] Preferably, there are multiple loading platforms, and the multiple loading platforms are installed in layers on the loading rack.

[0014] Preferably, retractable anti-fall baffles are installed between the two sides of the carrier and the windowsill.

[0015] Preferably, the recognition controller adopts one or a combination of the following: a barcode recognizer, a visual recognizer, a radio frequency identifier, and an optical character reader.

[0016] The present invention also provides a delivery method of a modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device, which is characterized by comprising the following steps: The drone carries the express delivery to the window, and the express delivery carries the express delivery identification information; The identification controller identifies the express information and controls the electric telescopic pull rod to push open the cargo rack after the identification is passed; The drone delivers the express to the loading platform of the loading rack and then leaves; The identification controller controls the electric telescopic pull rod to pull back the cargo rack.

[0017] Preferably, the loading platform determines the delivery completion status of the express information by at least one of the following means: A weight sensor is provided on the loading platform to identify that the express delivery has been completed; A visual sensor is provided on the loading platform to identify that the express has been delivered; The delivery of the courier is confirmed by the information interaction between the drone and the recognition controller.

[0018] The technical effects produced by the above technical solutions of the present invention come from one or more of the following combinations: High compatibility with drones: The delivery device has a high degree of compatibility with drones. Any drone that can rappel on the market can be adapted. It can be directly compatible with the corresponding products currently in use on the market.

[0019] Low safety distance requirement: The drone is vertically lowered from a height above the roof, and there is no need to consider the safety distance between the drone and the building facade.

[0020] High architectural adaptability: The project can be installed together with external windows when a new building is built, or it can be installed on an existing building by renovating the window openings. There is no need for a balcony, and the application prospects are broad.

[0021] No invasion of indoor space: There is no need to invade indoor space during the delivery process, which has less impact on the living environment and solves the problem of rainwater and mosquitoes invading indoor space during the opening process.

[0022] High safety: The entire device forms a loading rack through a structural frame, mounting supports and rainproof slots, and is equipped with a retractable anti-fall baffle; it can ensure that any bad weather will not cause damage to the express delivery and will not cause the risk of objects being thrown from high places.

[0023] Closed-loop verification of delivery status: A triple-judgment mechanism is used to ensure successful delivery: Weight sensor: real-time monitoring of load-bearing changes on the loading platform; Vision sensor: scans the package shape and position; UAV-controller communication interaction: such as WiFi / 5G signal confirmation of mission completion; This avoids misdelivery or missed delivery and improves logistics traceability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 The schematic diagram shows the structure of the modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device described in the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 The structural disassembly diagram of the modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device described in the present invention is expressed.

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the verification status of the drone and the identification controller in the modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device described in the present invention is expressed.

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the drone delivery status in the modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device described in the present invention is expressed.

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of express retrieval in the modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device of the present invention is expressed.

[0029] Figure 6 A diagram showing the installation effect of the modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device described in the present invention is shown.

[0030] in: 1. Loading rack; 10. Open side; 11. Structural frame; 12. Rainproof slot; 13. Mounting bracket; 14. Loading platform; 140. First motor; 2. Electric telescopic pull rod; 3. Identification controller; 4. Retractable anti-fall baffle; 5. Express delivery; 6. Drone; 7. Window; 8. Window sill. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following description is provided to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the present invention and to incorporate it into a specific application context. Various modifications and uses in different applications will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein are applicable to a wide range of embodiments. Thus, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments set forth herein, but should be accorded the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0032] In the following detailed description, many specific details are set forth to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the practice of the present invention need not be limited to these specific details. In other words, known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form without detailed display to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0033] The reader's attention is drawn to all documents and materials filed concurrently with this specification and open to public inspection, and the contents of all such documents and materials are incorporated herein by reference. Unless otherwise expressly stated, all features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstracts, and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent, or similar purpose. Therefore, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is merely an example of a group of equivalent or similar features.

[0034] Note that where used, the terms left, right, front, back, top, bottom, forward, reverse, clockwise, and counterclockwise are used for convenience only and do not imply any specific fixed direction. Instead, they are used to reflect the relative position and / or orientation of various parts of an object. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0036] The term "and / or" indicates that it can be either an alternative relationship of "or" or a parallel relationship of "and".

[0037] Note that, where used, "further," "preferably," "further," and "more preferably" are simply prefaces for describing another embodiment based on the preceding embodiment. The contents of the "further," "preferably," "further," or "more preferably" combined with the preceding embodiment constitute a complete configuration of another embodiment. Multiple "further," "preferably," "more preferably," or "more preferably" clauses appended to the same embodiment can be arbitrarily combined to form yet another embodiment.

[0038] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Note that the various aspects described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments are merely exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] Structural embodiment: Please combine Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment provides a modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device, including a carrier 1, an electric telescopic pull rod 2, and an identification controller 3. The bottom of the carrier 1 is rotatably mounted on the window sill 8 of a building, and the side of the carrier 1 facing the window 7 is an open side 10. The carrier 1 is provided with a loading platform 14 for drone 6 logistics delivery within the open side 10. The electric telescopic pull rod 2 is connected to the carrier 1, forming two states in which the carrier 1 rotates toward or away from the window 7. The identification controller 3 is used to identify the delivery package information and is controlled by at least the electric telescopic pull rod 2. In this solution, the drone 6 exchanges information with the identification controller 3, and then the identification controller 3 opens the carrier 1 via the electric telescopic pull rod 2. After the drone 6 delivers the express 5, the carrier 1 is closed, achieving an unmanned closed-loop express delivery process, which greatly improves the efficiency compared to traditional manual pickup.

[0040] The above technical solutions are necessary for the implementation of this embodiment and are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings: The load-bearing rack 1 is a load-bearing component of this embodiment, and its basic function is to realize the load-bearing of the express 5. As a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, the load-bearing rack 1 includes a structural frame 11, a mounting support 13 and a rain-shielding groove 12. The mounting support 13 is mounted on the window sill 8, the structural frame 11 is rotatably mounted on the mounting support 13, the electric telescopic pull rod 2 is connected to the structural frame 11, the loading platform 14 is provided on the structural frame 11, and the rain-shielding groove 12 is provided on the building and at least blocks the top of the structural frame 11. Figure 5 As shown, the rack 1 formed by the structural frame 11, the mounting bracket 13, and the rainproof slot 12 has an open side 10 on the side facing the window 7, which facilitates users to take items through the window 7 indoors. The other sides are closed to prevent the express delivery 5 from falling or being eroded by rain or snow, thereby providing protection and anti-theft functions.

[0041] Furthermore, the structural frame 11 is a U-shaped structure, the bottom of which is mounted on the mounting bracket 13. When the U-shaped structure rotates close to the window 7, the top of the U-shaped structure is covered by the rain shielding groove 12. Preferably, the U-shaped structure includes a metal structural frame and a transparent plate attached to the metal structural frame. More preferably, the metal structural frame is an aluminum alloy frame, and the transparent plate is a glass plate.

[0042] Furthermore, the bottom of the U-shaped structural frame is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket 13 via hinges and pins. The mounting bracket 13 is attached to the window sill 8 using expansion bolts, through-bolts, and other structures. Similarly, the rain shield trough 12 is also assembled and installed in the building window 7 using this method. The modular design of this device allows it to be retrofitted to existing buildings or designed and installed in new structures, improving its adaptability.

[0043] The identification controller 3 can be installed on a building or on the delivery device of this solution. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, the identification controller 3 is disposed in the rain-shielding slot 12 and has an identification terminal disposed on at least one side. The electric telescopic pull rod 2 is connected between the rain-shielding slot 12 and the structural frame 11 and is controlled to extend and retract by the identification controller 3. Preferably, the electric telescopic pull rod 2 can be an electric hydraulic rod or an electric screw, which is intended to realize the electric telescopic function and achieve the effect of pulling back and pushing out the carrier 1.

[0044] The carrier 1 carries the express 5 through the carrier platform 14. In order to meet the high demand for express 5, the number of carrier platforms 14 in this embodiment is multi-layered. The multi-layer carrier platforms 14 can be layered and spaced along the height direction of the carrier 1, thereby realizing the layered and classified reception of multiple express packages 5.

[0045] Furthermore, in order to realize the automation and intelligence of the stage 14, as a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, please combine Figure 2 and Figure 4 The loading platform 14 is flippably mounted on the loading rack 1 via a first motor 140, and the first motor 140 is controlled by communication with the identification controller 3. In the unloaded state, it is flipped by the first motor 140 and abutted against the loading rack 1, in a storage state. When the drone 6 makes a delivery, it unfolds and receives the express 5 in order from bottom to top. Furthermore, a weight sensor or a visual sensor can be set on the loading platform 14 to determine the loading state of the loading platform 14. The loaded loading platform 14 will not be stored; the unloaded loading platform 14 will be abutted for storage. The unloaded scenario is an empty state or a state where the express 5 is taken back indoors.

[0046] Furthermore, in order to avoid the common risks of falling objects and throwing objects from high altitudes in the field of civil law, safety is improved. When the carrier 1 of this embodiment is in the retracted state, it is abutted against the window 7, forming a closed structure with the window. As a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, this embodiment is provided with retractable anti-falling baffles 4 between the two sides of the carrier 1 and the window sill 8. The retractable anti-falling baffles 4 are similar to a folding fan structure. When the carrier 1 is pushed open to the state of the structure express 5, the retractable anti-falling baffles 4 on both sides of the carrier 1 are spread out to form enclosure protection on both sides.

[0047] In this embodiment, the identification controller 3 has at least two functions: one is to connect to an unmanned delivery system available on the market (such as a certain group's unmanned delivery system or a certain Dong's unmanned delivery system); the other is to control the first motor 140 and the electric telescopic pull rod 2. The implementation of the second function is actually a conventional PLC control technology and will not be described in detail here. The implementation of the first function is not the innovation of this application. In the existing market, connecting to unmanned delivery systems is a mature solution, such as the express delivery system of a certain group's unmanned delivery system or a certain Dong's unmanned delivery system.

[0048] In this embodiment, the identification controller 3 identifies and matches the information of the courier 5 in a variety of ways. In this embodiment, a barcode reader, a visual identifier, a radio frequency identifier, and an optical character reader can be used. The courier 5 information is identified and matched with the tracking number by the logistics system, thereby identifying the identity of the courier 5 and deciding whether to accept it.

[0049] See also Figure 6 The solution's modular mechanical design (rotating carrier 1 + window sill 8 installation) + intelligent control closed loop (multi-sensor verification + communication interaction) + safety protection (anti-fall baffle + rain shelter 12) systematically solves the three major problems of high-rise drone delivery: Space limitation: replacing the balcony with window sill 8 breaks through the bottleneck of existing building renovation and has low requirements for structural matching of the building; Safety risks: Multiple verifications + anti-fall design eliminate the hidden dangers of high-altitude throwing and accidental dropping; Efficiency bottleneck: Parallel delivery + unmanned process to achieve "minute-level" delivery.

[0050] Method Example: Please combine Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment provides a delivery method for a modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device, the structure of which is based on the delivery device described in the structural embodiment, and includes at least the following steps: S1: Drone 6 carries courier 5 to window 7, and courier 5 carries identification information of courier 5.

[0051] The drone 6 is preferably a rope-drop drone 6. The courier 5 carries identification information of the courier 5, generally in the form of a barcode or a QR code, which matches the logistics order number, etc. The drone 6 exchanges information with the identification controller 3 so that the drone 6 can determine the delivery location.

[0052] S2: The recognition controller 3 recognizes the information of the express 5, and controls the electric telescopic pull rod 2 to push open the cargo rack 1 after the recognition is passed.

[0053] Specifically, the recognition controller 3 identifies and matches the information of the courier 5 in a variety of ways. In this embodiment, a barcode reader, a visual identifier, a radio frequency identifier, and an optical character reader can be used. The courier 5 information is identified and matched with the tracking number in conjunction with the logistics system to identify the identity of the courier 5 and determine whether to accept it. Preferably, in this embodiment, the barcode reader scans and identifies the barcode of the courier 5 to determine the information of the courier 5.

[0054] After authentication, the recognition controller 3 activates the electric telescopic lever 2, pushing the carrier 1 open. The angle of opening is controlled to within 90°. Simultaneously, a weight sensor or visual sensor on the loading platform 14 determines the loading status of the loading platform 14. If the loading platform 14 is empty, it is unfolded for the courier 5 to load.

[0055] S3: The drone 6 delivers the express 5 to the loading platform 14 of the loading rack 1 and leaves.

[0056] Specifically, after the drone 6 completes the delivery, it interacts with the recognition controller 3 again to complete the delivery of the courier 5.

[0057] S4: The identification controller 3 controls the electric telescopic pull rod 2 to pull back the loading rack 1.

[0058] Specifically, after the recognition controller 3 interacts with the drone 6 and determines that the delivery is completed, the carrier 1 can be pulled back and wait for the courier 5 to be retrieved indoors.

[0059] Furthermore, a video recording module can be provided on the carrier 1 to record the entire process and ensure that the delivery process is traceable.

[0060] Furthermore, the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the embodiments of the accompanying drawings. A person skilled in the art can make various modifications to the present invention based on the above description. Therefore, certain details in the embodiments should not be construed as limiting the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. Modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device, characterized by: include: A carrier, wherein the bottom of the carrier is rotatably mounted on a windowsill of a building, and the side of the carrier facing the window is an open side; the carrier is provided with a loading platform for drone logistics delivery within the open side; An electric telescopic pull rod, the electric telescopic pull rod is connected to the carrier, forming two states of the carrier: rotating toward or away from the window; An identification controller is used to identify the delivery package information and at least control the electric telescopic pull rod.

2. The modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading rack includes a structural frame, a mounting support and a rainproof groove, the mounting support is mounted on the windowsill, the structural frame is rotatably mounted on the mounting support, the electric telescopic pull rod is connected to the structural frame, the loading platform is arranged on the structural frame, and the rainproof groove is arranged on the building and at least blocks the top of the structural frame.

3. The modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The structural frame is a U-shaped structural frame, and the bottom of the U-shaped structural frame is installed on the mounting support; when the U-shaped structural frame rotates close to the window, the top of the U-shaped structural frame is covered by the rainproof groove.

4. The modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The identification controller is arranged in the rain-proof groove and has at least one identification end arranged on the outside; the electric telescopic pull rod is connected between the rain-proof groove and the structural frame.

5. The modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading platform is flipably mounted on the loading rack via a first motor; the first motor is controlled by communication with the identification controller.

6. The modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are multiple loading platforms, and the multiple loading platforms are installed in layers on the loading rack.

7. The modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Retractable anti-fall baffles are installed between the two sides of the carrier and the windowsill.

8. The modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recognition controller adopts one or a combination of the following: bar code recognizer, visual recognizer, radio frequency recognizer and optical character reader.

9. The delivery method of the modular drone logistics same-floor delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: The drone carries the express delivery to the window, and the express delivery carries the express delivery identification information; The identification controller identifies the express information and controls the electric telescopic pull rod to push open the cargo rack after the identification is passed; The drone delivers the express to the loading platform of the loading rack and then leaves; The identification controller controls the electric telescopic pull rod to pull back the cargo rack.

10. The delivery method according to claim 9, wherein: The loading platform determines the delivery completion status of the express information by at least one of the following means: A weight sensor is provided on the loading platform to identify that the express delivery has been completed; A visual sensor is provided on the loading platform to identify that the express has been delivered; The delivery of the courier is confirmed by the information interaction between the drone and the recognition controller.

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